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Anderson County Middle School has banned a controversial book on teenage suicide from being used for classroom instruction after it was developed into an even more controversial Netflix series.

The book, “13 Reasons Why,” was used during the 2016 spring semester at the school, after it was approved by principal Jenna Rose for use in an enrichment class, according to information provided in an email by Superintendent Sheila Mitchell.

State Rep. James Tipton (R-Taylorsville) was appointed June 6 to the Education Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), according to a news release from his office.

“I’m honored to have been appointed to this committee by Speaker Hoover, and look forward to getting to work,” said Tipton, who represents Anderson County in the House and serves as chairman of the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and House Education Committee.

USDA officials and Anderson County relators gathered at the Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg last Thursday to celebrate Anderson County coming in first place throughout the state for USDA loans for single-family housing. This program assists low and moderate income homebuyers in being able to purchase their own home.

Main Street in Lawrenceburg is developing a reputation of having vibrant stores and terrific restaurants filled with friendly faces.

Come this fall, it will also have a reputation as place to go to be scared out of your mind.

The creepy collection of scary clowns and horror-movie characters who formerly haunted Eagle Lake are taking up residence later this year on Main Street, and will convert the four aparentments above The Mix and the gunsmith store into a virtual nightmare.

Locals and travelers alike don’t have to wait for Halloween to experience some thrills and chills on the Lawrenceburg Ghost Walk.

Jeff Waldridge is about to start his fourth season of conducting the Ghost Walk, which kicks off on June 10 at 8 p.m., and will continue to run every Saturday until Halloween. Those who participate will have the opportunity to get several chances at experiencing the supernatural.

On the heels of news that another $700 million is needed annually to help solve the state’s pension crisis, Rep. James Tipton (R-Taylorsville) said last week that he remains committed to honoring promises to retirees but knows doing so will be painful.

State budget director John Chilton made the announcement last week, saying $700 million is needed each year on top of the $1.5 billion Gov. Bevin asked for and received in the 2016 state budget to tackle the state’s $40 billion retirement deficit.

There can be little doubt that Mikaya Taylor, 12, has changed since releasing her first CD a year ago.

She’s noticeably taller. The Anderson County Middle School student gives the appearance of a young lady about to embark on her teenage years. That’s normal, since she’s just heading to the seventh grade.

Police found a man allegedly high on synthetic marijuana “dancing around” his vehicle while saying he was being electrocuted and that his foot was in water, according to a citation on file in Anderson District Court.

Deputy Brian Boggs of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said in his report that Mark Wagner, 39, of 1402 Alton Road was holding onto the door of his vehicle parked in the Green Meadows area when he arrived, holding onto the open driver side door and vomiting in the vehicle and on himself, according to an arrest report.